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- 014 | How to Do College Better w/ Michelle Jones of Wayfinding Academy
Many students, parents, and educators alike have pointed out the problems with the higher education system, but Michelle Jones decided to do something about it. She started her own college in Portland, OR called Wayfinding Academy. On this episode we talked about:
- how her years as a professor showed her the problems in higher education (1:01)
- getting rid of grades and tests in favor of a student-driven curriculum (4:20)
- the first steps in creating Wayfinding Academy (8:36)
- transparency in tuition costs (12:34)
- replacing "admissions" with "matchmaking" (14:42)
- Wayfinding's "self and society" major (16:39)
- replacing "academic advisers" with "guides" (19:17)
- how can students convince their parents of an alternative college? (23:44)
- what paths do students take after completing Wayfinding? (28:03)
- 3 steps students can take to make their college experience work for them (33:24)
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(trigger warning: talking about disordered eating from 36:40 to 43:35) Today I had my friend Niko on the show to talk about our 2021 personal goals and bucket lists! We talked all about our love for language learning, who's going to read more books in 2021 (game on), and how we feel about online dating. Full timestamps:
- how Niko and I met while traveling (0:59)
- language learning goals (4:34)
- how many books we want to read in 2021 (12:32)
- learning about personality types (15:18)
- dating in college (19:21)
- screen time (26:44)
- Niko's Bookstagram account (33:25)
- will there be a Bliss Bean Tik Tok? (30:04)
- intuitive eating habits (36:37)
To find links to everything we mentioned, and to sign up for weekly podcast shownotes in your inbox, click here. If you’d like to contribute a comment, question, or suggestion, send me an email or audio file/voice note over at [email protected].
⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑
- If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it. https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-bean
- You can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes! It means the world to me :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702
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2020 was the year that changed my life. In this solo episode I wanted to chat about how YouTube went from a side project to my full-time job quite suddenly this year, what I've learned from that experience, and what my goals for The Bliss Bean are for 2021 (scary, exciting steps to take!!).
- what changed in my life & stayed the same in 2020 (0:56)
- how my channel grew over the course of 2020 (2:05)
- why it's hard for me to introduce myself as a "YouTuber" (5:20)
- the video that changed everything in March 2020 (8:05)
- reviewing my YouTube analytics in 2020 (12:29)
- the struggles I experienced with my channel in 2020 (14:34)
- 3 lessons I learned about YouTube this year (17:38)
- my 2021 goals for my YouTube channel (21:39)
To find links to everything we mentioned, and to sign up for weekly podcast shownotes in your inbox, click here. If you’d like to contribute a comment, question, or suggestion, send me an email or audio file/voice note over at [email protected].
⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑
- If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it. https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-bean
- You can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes! It means the world to me :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702
⭑ CONNECT WITH ME ⭑
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The cold temperatures and short, dark days make winter an already difficult season without the added stress and restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, I had a conversation with a good friend of mine, Madelyn Peppard, to go over her list of 10 things she's doing to prepare for and combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). We talked about:
- what is Seasonal Affective Disorder? (0:54)
- who is most at risk for SAD? (1:39)
- 4 recommendations for fighting SAD (1:59)
- keeping a clean space (4:20)
- rooting yourself in faith and spirituality (7:27)
- substituting time on social media with other activities (9:47)
- exercising daily & going for walks (13:00)
- trying to keep a consistent sleep schedule (17:37)
- finding a community and fellowship (21:30)
- making a list of activities and affirmations (23:46)
- seeing a therapist (26:46)
- getting enough vitamin D (29:30)
- being patient and trusting the process (30:56)
- Madelyn’s favorite quote from Russell Wilson (33:10)
- Madelyn’s New Year’s resolutions (34:10)
- her favorite episodes of The Office (34:35)
To find links to everything we mentioned, and to sign up for weekly podcast shownotes in your inbox, click here. If you’d like to contribute a comment, question, or suggestion, send me an email or audio file/voice note over at [email protected].
⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑
- If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it. https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-bean
- You can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes! It means the world to me :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702
⭑ CONNECT WITH ME ⭑
Website | www.theblissbean.comYouTube | The Bliss BeanInstagram | @theblissbean⭑ OTHER ⭑
Music from Epidemic Sound. Try a 30-day free trial of music for your content: http://share.epidemicsound.com/theblissbean0 min - 010 | The Formula for Studygram Success w/ Mahat Nur of Coffeemlk
Get ready for some SERIOUS study inspo. Mahat Nur is the content creator behind Coffeemlk, a "Studygram" with over 260K followers and a YouTube channel with over 50K subscribers. On this episode we talked about:
- how he started & named his Studygram account in 2017 (0:42)
- why staying engaged with his followers is so important to him (4:01)
- why consistency is key in growing a social media presence (8:39)
- his advice to new content creators on how to constantly improve (10:38)
- how he balances college with social media & why he took a break (15:38)
- his decision to switch to a marketing major (18:55)
- how he stays motivated & his favorite study techniques (23:00)
- his daily routine for online school (28:24)
- favorite study apps (29:53)
- his most important habit lately (30:35)
- favorite YouTube channel (31:35)
- dealing with online criticism (32:15)
- his book recommendation (36:36)
To find links to everything we mentioned, and to sign up for weekly podcast shownotes in your inbox, click here. If you’d like to contribute a comment, question, or suggestion, send me an email or audio file/voice note over at [email protected].
⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑
- If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it. - https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-bean
- You can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes! It means the world to me :) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702
⭑ CONNECT WITH ME ⭑
Website | www.theblissbean.comYouTube | The Bliss BeanInstagram | @theblissbean⭑ OTHER ⭑
Music from Epidemic Sound. Try a 30-day free trial of music for your content: http://share.epidemicsound.com/theblissbean0 min - 009 | How to Build a Skincare Regimen & Company w/ Minji Cho of Soffli
Feeling intimidated by those 10-step skincare routines and tongue-twister ingredients? This podcast might help! I got to speak with Minji Cho, the founder of vegan and minimalist skincare brand Soffli, to answer your skincare questions, outline a simple skincare regimen, and tell the story of how she turned her passion for skincare into a business. We covered:
- how her passion for skincare began and was influenced by her upbringing in Seoul (0:53)
- the variety of career titles she's held (including TV news reporter, corporate lawyer, and even video game executive!) (3:26)
- why your life & career doesn't have to follow a a straight line (9:53)
- how taking a year off from trying to "do more and be more" guided her on her "unbecoming journey" (11:10)
- setting intentions and following the breadcrumbs to start her skincare brand (16:15)
- the most basic skincare regimen Minji recommends (19:42)
- whether we should be concerned about blue light from screens and what the "skincare equation" is (I was surprised by this!) (23:10)
- the efficacy of vitamins that claim to improve skin, and what supplements Minji takes (25:55)
- how to combat "mask-ne" (29:22)
- what to look for in eye masks and pillowcases (30:55)
- how to deal with acne scarring (32:58)
- little habits to improve your skin (34:16)
Get 20% off at Soffli - https://soffli.com/discount/BLISSBEAN20
To find links to everything we mentioned, and to sign up for weekly podcast shownotes in your inbox, click here. If you’d like to contribute a comment, question, or suggestion, send me an email or audio file/voice note over at [email protected].
⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑
- If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it.
- You can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes! It means the world to me :)
⭑ CONNECT WITH ME ⭑
Website | www.theblissbean.comYouTube | The Bliss BeanInstagram | @theblissbean⭑ OTHER ⭑
Music from Epidemic Sound. Try a 30-day free trial of music for your content: http://share.epidemicsound.com/theblissbean0 min - 008 | Yearly Themes & Personal Development w/ Antonia Ivanova
How much could you grow if you picked one topic to learn about for the entire year? This was a PERFECT topic to cover with New Year's fast approaching. On today's episode, I got to talk to Antonia Ivanova, the creator behind the personal development YouTube channel Antonia & the Universe, about just that and more. We covered:
- how she pivoted from pursuing art to studying computer science(1:00)
- why she chose a part-time job over full-time after college and how she dealt with the resulting pushback (4:26)
- why our perception of others' success is often wrong (10:17)
- whether college is really worth it (11:28)
- her creative journey on YouTube (17:54)
- moving to a new country at age 18 (24:02)
- overcoming language barriers & our funny language mishap stories (30:23)
- why setting yearly themes has been the key to her personal development since 2014 (37:33)
- where to start when embarking on a "year of learning" (44:00)
- embracing minimalism and decluttering both physically and mentally (45:29)
- how to deal with "environment anxiety" and find hope (51:49)
- why she views gratitude as essential (56:35)
- her 2 book recommendations (57:18)
- and what she's been most grateful for these days (57:56)
To find links to everything we mentioned, and to sign up for weekly podcast shownotes in your inbox, click here. If you’d like to contribute a comment, question, or suggestion, send me an email or audio file/voice note over at [email protected].
⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑
- If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it.
- You can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes! It means the world to me :)
⭑ CONNECT WITH ME ⭑
Website | www.theblissbean.comYouTube | The Bliss BeanInstagram | @theblissbean⭑ OTHER ⭑
Music from Epidemic Sound. Try a 30-day free trial of music for your content: http://share.epidemicsound.com/theblissbean0 min - 007 | Starting a Purpose-Driven Business & Why it's All Figure-out-able w/ Amy Giddon
How do you know you're on the right career path? After working as an executive and management consultant, Amy Giddon was inspired by a wall filled with post-its in a subway in New York to start her own business and create the daily self-reflection app Daily Haloha. On this episode we talked about:
- the progression of Amy's career (1:20)
- how the idea for Daily Haloha came about (3:18)
- how you know that you're on the right career path and the factors to consider (8:52)
- what characteristics of art projects like Humans of New York Amy embedded into the app (12:38)
- the skills that helped Amy start Daily Haloha and what areas she sought help in (21:37)
- how long it took her to get from idea to launch (25:52)
- why the idea of overnight successes is misleading (28:31)
- how Amy found a co-founder to work with on the app (29:58)
- where beginners can start learning about business (36:13)
- why Daily Haloha's features are purposely limited & the layers of human connection (40:00)
- the problem of loneliness (49:29)
- how to design your own social wellness "recipe" (53:57)
- Amy's 5-4-3-2-1 mindfulness exercise (1:00:12)
- Amy's book recommendation (1:02:28)
- favorite quote (1:03:42)
To find links to everything we mentioned, and to sign up for weekly podcast shownotes in your inbox, click here. If you’d like to contribute a comment, question, or suggestion, send me an email or audio file/voice note over at [email protected].
⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑
- If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it.
- You can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes! It means the world to me :)
⭑ CONNECT WITH ME ⭑
Website | www.theblissbean.comYouTube | The Bliss BeanInstagram | @theblissbean⭑ OTHER ⭑
Music from Epidemic Sound. Try a 30-day free trial of music for your content: http://share.epidemicsound.com/theblissbean1 hr 10 min - 006 | Successfully Transitioning from High School to College & COVID Gap Years
The transition from high school to college is already plenty stressful without the extra uncertainty that COVID has thrown into the mix. In today’s podcast episode I got to talk to Joanna Lilley, a treatment placement consultant and therapeutic gap year consultant about all of the topics that are on high school and college students' minds these days. We covered:
- what to do if you aren't accepted to any colleges (0:42)
- whether or not you should consider applying undecided (3:21)
- how to prepare mentally for the transition to independence in college (6:12)
- how to make friends in college (9:47)
- practical skills you should prepare yourself with (13:00)
- what options students have for not going to college right away (16:36)
- how to explain your gap year decision to others (19:54)
- the uncertainty of taking a gap year during the pandemic (24:09)
To find links to everything we mentioned, and to sign up for weekly podcast shownotes in your inbox, click here. If you’d like to contribute a comment, question, or suggestion, send me an email or audio file/voice note over at [email protected].
⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑
- If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it.
- You can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes! It means the world to me :)
⭑ CONNECT WITH ME ⭑
Website | www.theblissbean.comYouTube | The Bliss BeanInstagram | @theblissbean⭑ OTHER ⭑
Music from Epidemic Sound. Try a 30-day free trial of music for your content: http://share.epidemicsound.com/theblissbean39 min - 005 | Manifesting Your Goals and Growing a YouTube Channel w/ Shan Rizwan
How do you find the motivation and creativity to start and grow a YouTube channel from scratch? Shan Rizwan is a YouTuber whose videos about his life as a student at Boston college have racked up over 5 million views. On this episode we talked about:
- when & why he started his YouTube channel (0:29)
- his early creative interests (1:35)
- keeping your YouTube channel a secret in the beginning (4:01)
- how he used the law of attraction to manifest 1,000 subscribers (6:15)
- the best piece of advice Shan has received from other YouTubers (16:31)
- how do you balance the analytic side of YouTube with the creative? 17:58)
- the negative effects of paying attention to fluctuating view and subscriber counts (21:00)
- Beatrice’s 2 pieces of advice to stop caring about the numbers so much (22:38)
- how Shan’s “guessing college majors” video went viral (26:12)
- balancing running a YouTube channel with school (29:46)
- the importance of self discipline in starting creative projects (31:45)
- how do you stay inspired and continuously come up with video ideas? (34:36)
- the best way to improve when you are just starting out on YouTube (37:56)
- lightning round: most important habit, book recommendation, and favorite holiday song (41:22)
To find links to everything we mentioned, and to sign up for weekly podcast shownotes in your inbox, click here. If you’d like to contribute a comment, question, or suggestion, send me an email or audio file/voice note over at [email protected].
⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑
- If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it.
- You can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes! It means the world to me :)
⭑ CONNECT WITH ME ⭑
Website | www.theblissbean.comYouTube | The Bliss BeanInstagram | @theblissbean⭑ OTHER ⭑
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About The Bliss Bean Show
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The Bliss Bean is a lifestyle and personal development channel with over 5 million views that introduces viewers to a wide variety of self-improvement and productivity techniques in a lighthearted,…
honest, and personal way. On this podcast, Beatrice takes the conversations deeper and interviews cool people in order to learn about how to get more out of life, intentionally design your days, and create meaningful work.